Early Intervention Home Teaching Visits Suspended

We have been advised by Down Syndrome Ireland National Office to follow the recommendations of An Taoiseach and the Department of Education and suspend all Early Intervention Home Teaching Visits until Monday 30th March. This decision has been taken with the best interest of our children, members, service providers and volunteers in mind. I apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Best regards

Rebecca Smyth
Early Intervention Co Ordinator

Hoedown for World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)

A Hoedown in  celebration for World Down Syndrome Day on the 20th March in the Ardboyne Hotel Navan t 8.30pm

Hoedown Tickets are €20 each / €50 for 3 (family ticket).

We have a live band with guest singers

Ray Murtagh, 

Leah Barniville, 

Seanie Vaughan, 

Amy Rigney, 

Frank Foley, 

Eddie Quinn,  

Nigel Connell,

Leah Kirwan & Cian McKeever.

Tickets can be purchased from the Branch from Brendan on 083 8972044 or by email secretarydslm@gmail.com or any Committee member.

Grab your Stetson’s & come along.

It is a fantastic line up and we would love to see you on the night.

4 Peak Challenge

A big Thank you to Derek & Ian Primrose for choosing our Branch as part of their fabulous Fundraiser.

If you would like to support the fundraiser for these very worthy causes you can do so online (details below) or alternatively you can contribute in person 🙂

You can donate online via the following GoFundMe page:
https://ie.gofundme.com/f/derek-amp-ian-primrose039s-48hr-4

All funds raised will be split equally between Nobber Cancer Support Group and DownSyndrome LouthMeath.

Derek and Ian are taking on a bit of a challenge this June to raise much needed funds for two brilliant local charities – Nobber Cancer Support Group and DownSyndrome LouthMeath. They are hiking the highest peak in each province in Ireland in just 48-hours!

As I’m sure many of you are aware, Nobber Cancer Support Group and DownSyndrome LouthMeath both provide much needed support and services to people in our local community. The services and support they make available make a big difference to the lives of those who benefit from them and every donation, no matter how small, helps to enable them to continue to operate. We would be very grateful for your help in making this fundraising effort a big success!!

If you would like to support our fundraiser for these very worthy causes you can do so online (details below) or alternatively you can contribute in person 🙂

ROCK YOUR SOCKS

Down Syndrome Louth Meath Branch (DSLMB) are delighted to announce ROCK YOUR SOCKS fundraising event on Friday 20th March with primary schools throughout Louth and Meath.  This coincides with World Down Syndrome Day on 21st March which celebrates the uniqueness of triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

Schools taking part in the ROCK YOUR SOCKS fundraiser will be entered into a prize draw for some great prizes

  • School website design, valued at €2,500, sponsored by Matrix Internet
  • €500 school tour voucher for Carlingford Adventure Centre
  • Birthday party at JUSTBFIT for 15 children
  • Library book bundles courtesy of Scholastic
  • Family Stadium pass for Croke Park

If your school is interested in taking part or you would like to make a donation go to https://dsilmb.ie for more information or contact Yvonne rockyoursocksdslm@gmail.com

The Fireside Sessions Summer Festival of Music

The Fireside Sessions Summer Festival of Music.

Rocks for Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2020

McHugh’s Drogheda

Mickey Joe Harte, The Committments, and Ireland’s best Oasis Tribute ” Live Forever ” are the headliners amongst 60 other artist and bands at the 2020 Fireside Festival of Music and arts Rocks for Louth Meath down syndrome…

Text or call 083 8673499 for tickets

Weekend €32.50
Sat 18th €20
Sun 19th €20

VALENTINES NIGHT PARTY Conyngham Arms Hotel Slane Friday 14th February 2020

INVITATION: Valentines night party Down Syndrome Ireland Louth Meath Branch invites you to our Valentines night party in the Conynghams Arms Hotel Slane Friday 14th February 2020. 
Disco from 8 till late.
Finger Food Provided. Bring a Friend 

All Members and their Friends are Welcome


Please Text Liz 087 1333760 or Audrey 086 0537177 on or before 10th Feb as we require numbers for the Hotel.

Cover Charge €10/family

DSI ELECTION 2020 MANIFESTO

Election 2020 takes place on February 8th. Candidates, if elected, will have the power to shape the future of Ireland. Let’s make it a future where all people are valued, fully participating citizens.

Read our 2020 General Election Manifesto here: http://bit.ly/2tqBAZt

We call on candidates to commit to improving the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families.

We ask that you help our campaign by using #DisabilityVotesCount

#GE2020#EveryVoteMatters#ShareTheJourney

THE FIRST BIG STEP – TRANSITION TO PRIMARY SCHOOL CONFERENCE

THE FIRST BIG STEP – TRANSITION TO PRIMARY SCHOOL CONFERENCE

The First Big Step – Transition to Primary School conferences will benefit both parents, teachers, SNA’s and other professionals from the knowledge and expertise of the individual presenters and topics covered. As an attendee, you will gain an insight into the learning profile of a young child with Down syndrome and practical strategies to support them in the classroom environment.

We welcome all people who are part of the team supporting the student with Down syndrome, including parents, teachers, SNAs and other professionals

Topics to be covered at the conference may include:

▪️The Process of Transitioning to Primary School
▪️Choosing a school
▪️Additional supports
▪️Facilitating the transition to Primary School
▪️Early Primary Literacy
▪️Early Primary Numeracy
▪️Lámh
▪️Guest speakers will also present at the conferences from the following disciplines audiology, psychology and occupational therapy.

This conference will be held in a number of different locations over the coming months, our final dates are:

▪️February 8th: Down Syndrome Ireland, Ballymount, Dublin.
▪️February 28th: Great National Hotel, Ballina, Co.Mayo.
▪️March 14th: Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Cork.

Registration is at 9:30 am with the conference starting at 10 am – 4 pm.

To book your tickets, please visit our website here: http://bit.ly/2NUdcpV

For further details please contact our Early Years Specialist – Olive Buckeridge by email at olive@downsyndrome.ie

#ShareTheJourney #DSIConferences #FirstBigStep

Tons of Fun Tots Playgroup

Tons of Fun Tots Playgroup

– Are you based in the North East?

– Would you like to meet other parents with young children and babies with Down Syndrome?

– If so, come and join our little tribe – fun & laughter guaranteed.

Tons of Fun Tots is a facilitated play & educational group based in Ardee for young children and babies with Down Syndrome. This informal setting provides an opportunity to meet other parents, develop your little one’s social skills and circle of friends while learning lots of songs and rhymes

Where: St. Mary’s GAA Club, Ardee, Co. Louth

When: Every Thursday

10:30am to 12.00pm (older tots)

11:00am to 12:00pm (younger tots / babies)

For further info contact:

Andrea McArdle at 0863709831 or tonsoffuntots@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/924574661009775/

Supported by Down Syndrome Ireland, Louth Meath Branch